Opinion
Well, Here We Are Again!
Another school year drawing to a close. Graduation invitations in the mail. Summer jobs beckoning . . . Time just keeps marching onward.
New Facilities for a Deserving Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska is steeped in military tradition. It is home to Offutt Air Force Base, Camp Ashland, and our Nebraska National Guard. The Guard’s roots run deep. In 1854, 13 years before Nebraska achieved statehood, Territory Governor Thomas B. Cumings called for Nebraska settlers to form two militia regiments which laid the foundation for the Nebraska National Guard.
Working Hard for Nebraska
Our country faces many threats. Communist China is our greatest external threat. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. Over the past two weeks, I’ve focused on both of those issues on behalf of Nebraskans.
Legislative Update
We’ve entered the final full month of the 2025 Legislative Session and will begin our work on the state budget starting Tuesday, May 6. On Friday, April 25, Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board revised its budget projections, adding another $190 million to the state budget deficit over the next two years, as revenues continue to fall short of expectations. As a result, we are now facing a larger budget shortfall than anticipated just a few weeks ago.
Nebraska: The Birthplace of Arbor Day
Before Nebraska was called the “Cornhuskers”, we were known as “The Tree Planters.” It seems ironic, given our state is characterized by its expansive Great Plains and rolling Sandhills. However, in 1895, the Nebraska legislature passed a bill establishing Nebraska’s nickname in honor of their tree planting efforts.
The Golden Rules of Dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that results in decline in cognitive function. People with dementia have increasing difficulties with short term memory, thinking, and reasoning. For family members it can be hard to watch the decline in a loved one who is struggling with dementia. Interacting when someone has dementia can be difficult. Following these three Golden Rules can help.